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Pastor John’s Monthly Article

When November arrives, so also does the end of the Church year. The spiritual focus of this season can sometimes be missed with the fall focus on pumpkins and the changing colors of leaves. They are signs to us that winter is coming and that people will soon be getting ready for Christmas. (But let’s not go there yet!) We begin the month with All Saints’ Day on November 1, but at LCOS we will observe it on November 3 this year in our church worship. We remember those who depart-ed this life to be with our Heavenly Father. They received their promised heavenly rest in spirit, but they look forward, with us, to the day when we will all receive new, glorified bodies without sin or death. Then we will together live forever with the Lord. The rest of the weeks of the Church year also bring out an “End Times” theme. These weeks prepare us to receive the fulfillment of everything that God has planned for us through Jesus Christ. Since we do not know when Christ is returning, we always need to be ready. Finally, on November 24 we celebrate “Christ the King” Sunday. How are you getting ready for Christ’s return? God is making us ready for those days when he gathers us together in church. The readings and hymns encourage us to stay strong in faith of Jesus Christ. They remind us of the cross where Christ won forgiveness and eternal life for us. They also remind us that when Christ returns, he will take us home to heaven. We are always ready for Christ’s return when our faith is focused on Jesus Christ.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

Pastor John

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November 2019

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THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Wednesday evening, November 27 at 7:00 pm, is our annual Thanksgiving Eve worship service. We won’t have Pilgrims joining us that evening, but we will be offering up the same spirit of thanksgiving to God. What inspires you to give thanks at this time of year? Join us in our thanks-giving and prayers to our gracious God who provides for our every need, including God’s love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Sunday School and Adult Class

Sunday School for Children and Youth Marsha Burd and Pastor John are hoping to begin Sunday School very soon. We have identified children for our classes, and we are currently recruiting teachers. Please consider giving a little of your time to teach or co-teach our young people. Also, if you have a child for our classes, but you have not let one of us know through any communication vehicle (i.e. survey, phone, email, word of mouth), please contact one of us as soon as possible. You can also let us know by leaving a message with Susan in the Church Office..

Sunday Adult Bible Study Pastor John is leading the Sunday Morning Bible Class through the study of hymns of the church. We meet at 9:45 AM in Classroom 2. We hope you will join us. Here is the schedule of hymns we will study during November: November 3 - “For All the Saints” November 10 - “How Firm a Foundation” November 17 - “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” November 24 - “Lift High the Cross”


Call Committee Update

During the Call Service on Sunday, October 13th, Pastor John Greig was elected by the con-gregation to be the next Pastor of LCOS. The call was extended to Pastor Greig by Pastor Da-vid Nuss, Circuit Visitor, following the service. Pastor Greig is now in the process of prayer-fully considering the call and will notify church officials when he makes his decision. Please keep Pastor Greig in your prayers. Pastor Greig and his family will visit LCOS the weekend of November 9th to meet with the LCOS members and leadership team.

Lord’s Cupboard

Current needs are cereal boxes, spaghetti, saltine crackers and diced tomatoes. As always, we appreciate your continued giving to the Lord’s Cupboard. Thank you for all your contributions!

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On Sunday, September 15, 2019 my friend Darin McMahon, was involved in a horrific tragedy at a firearms training facility in PA. that has changed his and his family's life forever. As a result of this accident, doctors are saying that Darin will be paralyzed from the neck down. Darin, his wife Tiffany, and children Sage (7) and Cohen (5) have along road ahead of them. Darin has been in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA since the accident and will be transferred to Magee Re-habilitation in Philadelphia, PA for 6-8 weeks before he is able to come home. Tiffany has been staying in PA to be close to Darin, but will be traveling back to Milton, Delaware frequently so that their children can attend school and the activities they love.

Darin and Tiffany have a strong support system of family and friends to help them during this difficult time. There are still many questions and uncertainties about what lies ahead. How-ever, the financial burden of the road ahead should be one less worry. Tiffany is a teacher at Cape for special needs children and does not have many sick days available and will not get paid during the family medical leave. We are hoping to help with the expense of traveling, hotel stays and food. Additionally, your donation will help to lessen the burden of the medical bills for Darin's care and rehabilitation afterwards. This is anticipated to take several months. Since Darin will be learning a new way of life, their home will need to be remodeled in order for Darin to have an easier time at home. This will need to be started soon so that it is completed for Darin when he returns home. All of the donations received will go to Tiffany so that she can have one less thing to worry about and focus on what matters most.... Darin and her children. Thank you all for your kind support for helping Darin, Tiffany, Sage and Cohen. Please keep Darin and his family in your prayers. God bless. Thank you

Sincerely, Joe Bates

LCOS Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thanksgiving Dinner. On Sunday, November 24th around 12:30 pm (after late service) the Board of Congregational Life will be hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon for LCOS. If you would like to attend, please register and receive a ticket. Tickets are free of charge but necessary to assist in dinner planning. If you would like to prepare a side dish or dessert we will have both Tickets and Sign-Up sheets available starting this Sunday until November 10th. If you have any questions, please con-tact Kathi Payne or Janice Brierley.

Social Ministry

Calling all turkey bakers! Once again, LCOS will try and provide the turkeys for the Thanksgiving Dinner at our local soup kitchen. Dale Dunning will be holding her Thanksgiving dinner on Thurs-day, November 21st so we are looking for volunteers to bake a turkey on either the 19th or 20th and cut the meat off and put it into a container and take it to the soup kitchen on Route 9 on Thursday morning 11/21. Please consider helping us with this outreach ministry. If it is too far for you to deliver the turkey, you can leave it at the church marked in the refrigerator and we will de-liver it the morning of the 21st. Social Ministry will also reimburse anyone who submits a receipt. If you can help us this year, please call Patti Brown at 645-9446 or Joyce Brown at 227-1283.


A Message From Sand Dollars Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 26th at 10:00 AM. The program this month is St. John’s Bible. Carole Peterson and Louisa Chen Gu will share their knowledge of Donald Jackson who was commissioned to produce a hand written and illuminated Bible Louisa has the seven Bibles for us to view. Light refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall after the program. Our project this month is the Lord’s Cupboard. A few suggestions are canned fruit, tomato soup and grape jelly! A complete list is on page 22 of your booklet. Sign up for our Christmas Luncheon at Victoria’s. Do remember your mites! Pick up a Christmas stocking for the Salvation Army. Hope to see you at the November meeting. Sand Dollar Board Janice Brierly 1st Vice President

Sand Dollar News


New Time for Advent Soup & Salad

The Advent Soup & Salad starts on Wednesday, December 4th. We will be serving after the 12:00 PM Advent Worship Service.

We are in need of cooks and bakers! If possible, bring a nearby mem-

ber with you!

Sign Up Sheets will be in the bulletin for the next several weeks.

Meet Shea

If you attend the 11:15 worship service at LCOS, you may have noticed our granddaughter Shea. She is the little one running down the aisle for the children’s sermon and waving to everyone while walking back. She feels quite at home there.

We would like you to know something else about Shea. She was born with “Prader-Willi Syndrome” which affects her physical and mental development. No one is quite sure how this syndrome will affect Shea as she grows but she has gotten through some very difficult challenges already. She attends Sussex Consortium in Lewes where many special needs chil-dren go to school.

She loves the music in church and already has memorized some of the words in the service. She especially likes all the people in the church and thinks of you as friends. She doesn’t know an enemy or how to be unhappy.

She isn’t trying to be cute or a misbehaving child. We appreciate your allowing her to be who she is and pray it doesn’t detract from your worship experience. In her own way, she perhaps reminds all of us what the essence of faith is; finding joy in life itself and knowing something of God’s love.

Don & Marcia Schaefer

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The Board of Property would like to thank everyone who participated in the LCOS “Work Days”. We appreciate your time and talents. It was a huge success!

Jim McClain

Thank you for your prayers and comfort when our Daughter and Grandson were is a serious automobile accident on July 30. We are blessed. Rachel and Luke are doing much better. God Bless you all!

Bill & Mel Ettinger

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Dear Church Family,

There are no words to express how thankful I am for your prayers and concern. I have been ill much of the year and am grateful to say that my four month wait to see a physician at the University of Penn will be coming on November 26th. I am keeping positive thoughts that they will be able to help. In the meantime, I know that our Lord hears your prayers and that someone at LCOS takes the time to remind me that I am loved, prayed for and gently re-minded by the beautiful cards you send. It is a huge deal for me on my health journey.

I remain in God’s service and pray for your needs as well.

Jeannie Johansen

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On Christmas Eve, the chancel will be decorated with poinsettias to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord. Order forms will be in the bulletin starting on Sunday, November 10th. If you would like to purchase a plant or two, please put your order form and payment in one of the envelopes and put it in the offering plate. The envelopes can be found in the pews and in the Narthex. The cost per plant is $6.00 The deadline for ordering poinsettias is Sunday, December 8th. If you want your plants, they may be picked up after the late service on Christmas Eve. All flowers picked up must have been ordered and paid for. If you are unable to pick them up yourself, please make arrange-ments to do so. Please be sure to pick up your plants by the 29th of December!

If you have any questions, please call Hester Chinchar at 644-0120.

Brandywine Baroque Brandywine Baroque will perform a concert on Saturday, December 8, at 2:30 PM in our sanctu-ary. Brandywine Baroque is a group of nationally and internationally known musicians and vocal-ists. They will perform “A Thousand Times Welcome!”.

BOOK CLUB NEWS

Our next meeting will be held at LCOS at 4:30 pm on Monday, November 25th followed by Dinner. Come out and join our group as we review our chosen book of The Letter by Katherine Hughes. This book is described by Amazon.com as the following:

Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover THE LETTER by Kathryn Hughes, the Number One bestseller that has captured thousands of hears worldwide. Perfect for fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. ‘A wonderful, uplifting story’ Lesley Pearse

Join the hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide who have fallen in love with THE LET-TER:

‘An amazing, heart-wrenching, unforgettable story’

‘This beautiful story will bring tears and joy’

‘Loved this story!! It kept me total gripped although I was sobbing in places as well’

‘A tale of love and hope with lots of twists and turns. A great story!’

Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it—a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever …

Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does—in more ways than he can ever imagine …

THE LETTER tells the story of two women, born decades apart, whose paths are destined to cross and how one woman’s devastation heads to the other’s salvation.



WHAT ARE FERMENTED FOODS?

In last month’s Health Blurb including fermented foods in one diet was cited by recent stud-ies to possibly slow the progress of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Fermented foods are foods produced or preserved by the action of microorganisms. Typically this refers to fer-mentation of sugar to alcohol using yeast BUT other fermentation processes involve the use of bacteria such as lactobacillus like yogurt and sauerkraut. This science is zymology.

Examples of fermented foods worth giving a try.

NATTO—A fermented soybean product.

KOBUCHA—A fermented and fizzy tea.

MISO—Fermented soybeans with salt and KOJI, a Japanese fungus.

KIMCHI—Fermented cabbage.

SAUERKRAUT—Fermented cabbage.

PROBIOTIC YOGURT

KEFIR—Dairy product of milk, yeast and bacteria. (thick & tangy yogurt type product)

TEMPEH—Fermented soy beans used as a meat substitute in Vegan diets.

RAW CHEESE—Cheese made with unpasteurized milk. High in probiotics

PICKLES—Contain lots of Vitamin K to help fight heart disease.

Among other benefits is also fermented foods’ ability to maintain good gut health as well as boost the immune system.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER

Monday, November 4th 11:30 AM Congregational Life

Wednesday, November 6th 9:30 AM Board of Finance

Thursday, November 7th 6:00 PM Board of Worship

Sunday, November 10th 12:30 PM Congregational Meeting

Monday, November 11th VETERANS DAY

Monday, November 18th 6:00 PM Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 20th 10:00 AM Social Ministries

Thursday, November 21st 5:00 PM Board of Elders

Thursday, November 21st 6:00 PM Board of Property

Monday, November 25th 4:30 PM Book Club

Tuesday, November 26th 10:00 AM Sand Dollars

Thursday, November 28th THANKSGIVING

ESL Fall Session every Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am & 6:30 pm

Women’s Bible Study every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Rummikub every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 11:15 AM

Bridge every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 PM

Handbell Rehearsal every Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Men’s Bible Study every Wednesday at 8:00 AM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursdays at 7:00 PM


Attention Thrivent Members—Thrivent Choice Dollars!

$$$$$$$$$

Thrivent Choice Dollars received between now and November will be directed toward the purchase of the new Clavinova in addition to other donations received. The easiest way to direct your Choice Dollars is to call the Thrivent Member Service Center at 1-800-Thrivent (1-800-847-4836) and say “Choice Dollars”, a representative will assist you. You can also log in to Thrivent.com to direct your Choice Dollars. See link below for more information on the Thrivent Choice program.

https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/

Anne Johns on behalf of the Finance Committee

Security

If you see non-members without fobs at doors trying to enter, please send them to the door out-side the offices where they can contact the parish administrator using the intercom. If you grant access to non-members, please escort them to the office or to the people with whom they are meeting. Following this practice is extremely important because our parish administrator is sometimes the only person in the building.


THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR COUNCIL MINUTES – October 21, 2019 For Approval on November 18, 2019

Al D’Annunzio called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Opening prayer and devotion was provided by Pastor John. Present: Donna Egolf, Lou Jones, Al D’Annunzio, Kathi Payne, Shirley Fleegle, Marsha Burd, Melonie Ettinger, Ken Dietel, Patti Brown, Joe Parkinson, Renee Bennett, and Pastor John. Claire Grabiak was a guest. Absent: Dick Steinle, and Jim McClain Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the September 16, 2019 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Marsh Burd and seconded by Patti Brown to accept the minutes. All were in favor. Motion passed. The minutes are posted on the Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall and printed in The Voice. Shared Ministry Review and Preview Board of Congregational Life: Submitted by Kathi Payne October 7, 2019 In Attendance: Susan Boyajian, Lois Peregoy, Janice Brierley, Kathy Gustafson and Kathi Payne Absent: Tom Treacy, Beckie Mollura, Gail Dejmal, and Marilyn Davis, Review of Last Month’s Events: Call Committee Briefing, September 22: The extended fellowship hour went smoothly. Meet and Greet, September 28th (1:00-3:00p): We had a nice selection of finger foods for the event. Leftover food was packaged for the special fellowship hour planned for the next day. Special Fellowship Hour, September 29th: Fellowship hour was extended to almost the full time between services so that people could meet the visiting pastor. Much of the food was eaten. 2019 Budget Review: We did not have the prior month’s data to complete the report for the budget review. Kathi will make it available to members as soon as possible. 2020 Budget Development: The budget was discussed at Council meeting and the Board of Finance mentioned that all submissions were approved and will be submitted to Council in October for approval and then it will be presented to the congregation in the November meeting. Purchase of Chairs for the Fellowship Hall: Council approved the purchase of the fellowship hall folding chairs. The order was made for 54 chairs costing $1,645.38. They will be paid for out of the $1,200.00 Designated Funds and $445.38 from the Congregational Life’s Memorial Fund. The chairs were on backorder until October 24th.

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However, they were delivered on October 9th. They have been set up and the other chairs have been stacked against the wall. New Business Kitchen Cleaning: We have asked to have the kitchen cleaning scheduled. It will most likely occur before Thanksgiving. We decided to spend some time on November 6th at 9:00 am to do some of our cleaning and sorting. CL Table for Service: On November 3rd we are going to set up a table for the Board of Congregational Life to advertise the things that we do and see if we can get people to sign up for coffee hour, 80+ dinners, lent and advent soup and salad, etc. We thought we would have some candy give always and walk around and talk to people as well as sitting at the table. Annual Meeting – Light Lunch, November 10th: We are going to investigate having subs made by Redner’s for our light lunch. We are thinking they can be cut into 4-6 pieces and served with chips and cookies from BJs. Kathi Payne will check with Redner’s regarding the sub purchase. Thanksgiving – November 24th: It was suggested that we charge people a small amount of money to attend the Thanksgiving Dinner in order to have a better count on who would be attending. The group decided against charging but thought having tickets might help. The menu will include turkey, dressing, gravy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, corn casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, apple pie and cookies. An announcement will be placed in the October 20th bulletin. Tickets and sign-up sheets will be available on October 27th. Christmas Dinner by Big Fish – December 15th: Susan will be in charge of the Christmas Dinner. She will be in contact with Big Fish. We are looking to change up the menu and have a few different items. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. NEXT MEETING: Will be held on November 4th at 11:30 am. Board of Elders: Submitted by Lou Jones  Meeting Notes: September 19, 2019 Present: Pat Campbell-White, Melonie Ettinger, Bob Fellows, Sam Flores, Mike Grillo, Lou Jones, Don Moore, and Pastor John. Next Meeting: October 17, 2019 at 5:00 The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor John. Current Activities Pastors Report: Pr. John reported on his activities for the past few weeks. He updated us on shut-ins and folks he has contacted and visited. Unfinished Business: · Call committee update. Mike Grillo reminded us of the upcoming meet-and-greet with Pr. John Greig and his wife.

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· Attendance Records: We reviewed a list of folks who haven’t attended in some time. New Business: No new business was discussed. The meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer Board of Education: Submitted by Marsha Burd A Sunday School Survey was included in the Sunday bulletins for 2 Sundays. As a result, the parents of 8 children responded. The grade levels of the children range from 1st grade to 11th grade : 1 1st grader, 1 3rd grader, 2 4th graders, 2 6th graders, 1 8th grader, and 1 11th grader making combined classes a challenge. The survey also asked for teaching inter-est. No responses so far. A verbal request for teachers was given at the combined Sunday service on October 10th. No response so far. If teachers cannot be found, we cannot have a Sunday school program for children. A request for teachers will be placed in future Sunday bulletins. Board of Property: Submitted by Jim McClain  PM held a meeting on 19 Sept 2019 and attendees included Rick Kresge, Art Payne, Jim McClain, Sam Flores, and Bruce Egolf. Items addressed included the upcoming workdays on 12 and 26 Oct 2019, results of Roof In-spections following early September leak in Sanctuary, and recent Fire Marshall Visit. Below is an update following the 12 Oct workday. We had an outstanding Workday this past Saturday with (8) persons showing up motivated to get some good work done. We had perfect weather and all the correct equipment and tools to be successful. Projects completed include: - South Extension wall trim boards reattached with weather resistant screws and caulked to seal out water intrusion. Great Job completed by Rick Kresge and John Hand. - Commencement of scrap and prepping of the door and window trim exterior to Yellow Rooms 1 & 2. Performed by Art Payne. Coating of sealer/blocker and paint on the Sanctuary Ceiling in area of water stain resulting from roof leak a few weeks back. Completed by Maggie. Upon inspection it was determined there has been no compromise of integrity to the drywall in the area of the leak, so I have in-formed the Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company and requested they cancel/close out the pending claim. - Successful electric trouble shooting of the North LCOS sign and validation of no power to South sign. North sign needs new ballasts and fixtures which would be difficult to


obtain and costly. Completed by Bill Lewis and Mark. Decision needs to be made to pursue an LED upgrade to be researched by Jim McClain. - Weeding and cleaning of flower beds by Janice and Lois of Memorial Garden Committee. - Hanging of cabinet in FH Storeroom for Congregational Life. Completed by Rick Kresge, John Hand, and Jim McClain. - Renewal of Gutter downspout extension adjacent to narthex Front Doors. Completed by Jim McClain - Refastening of the Kitchen Door trim. Completed by Jim McClain All in all, it was a great day with much work completed. Board of Social Ministry: Submitted by Carole Peterson No meeting this month. Board of Stewardship: Submitted by Joe Parkinson  Did not meet but Pastor John set up date @ last council mtg for Stewardship messages. Board of Worship: Report submitted by Donna Egolf Worship meeting notes for 10/03/19 Present were, Jerry Birl, Sue Ball, Mel Ettinger, Carol Baker, Pastor John, Beverly Tridenti, and Donna Egolf. Clavinova fund now has $8000.00 and a little coming in each week. Pastor John is planning a prayer shawl service, date to be determined. Call service scheduled for 10/13/19. Pastor Nuss will do the sermon, it will be a blended ser-vice, we will have 2 lines for communion, and there will be only one service that day at 10:30am. November 3, 2019 is All Saints and we will set up the candles and call names of those who have passed in the last year. Horn of plenty will be set up at the altar November 10 for people to donate non-perishable items for those in need. Note to be in bulletin. Outside wreaths, narthex display, and tree in the fellowship to be done on November 30 for advent and Christmas. Wreathes in the sanctuary to be hung on December 14th. December 1, 2019 is the first Sunday in Advent. Lesson and Carols scheduled for December 22nd at the 11:15am service. Next meeting November 7, 2019 at 6:30pm. Pastor’s Report October 21, 2019 Worship

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I completed a six-week sermon series in September to put our Mission, Vision, and Goal Statements before our members. LWML theme at October 6 services One Service and Call Service (October 13) - Guest Preacher, Pastor Nuss Working with the Board of Worship in planning out the worship schedule through the end of 2019. Working with Joe Parkinson on Stewardship themes in worship for the next month. Community Connections/Evangelism I am following up on some visitors by email and/or phone. One family is looking for a Sun-day School for their children, and possibly confirmation classes for one of them. We are try-ing to coordinate this through our Sunday School planning. Caring Ministry I have visited our homebound members once through September, and I am working on Oc-tober visitation. I’m currently working with the Board of Elders in contacting members who are inactive. Education Area 1) On October 7, I began a small group Bible Study on Ephesians at Frankford with seven members of LCOS currently enrolled, including Edie and me. 2) We are resuming the Sunday morning Adult Bible Study on October 20. 3) There are possibly two prospects for a Confirmation class this year. 4) I am working with Marsha Burd to plan a Sunday School for children. Pastoral Care Acts Baptisms: None Funerals: None Weddings: None Confirmation: None Personal Notes Vacation days – If my service is still needed in December, I will not be here Dec 2-15 Pulpit Supply - Completed commitments made prior to taking Vacancy Pastor position Sick days – None What I Need from You Any concerns do you have going forward with my role as Vacancy Pastor? Board of Finances: Submitted by Bill Brown Meeting, October 9, 2019 MINUTES/REPORT Present: Ken Dietel, Dick Steinle, Claire Grabiak, Anne Johns, Mel Ettinger, Maggie Arnberg, Joan Oeffner, and Bill Brown. Ken opened the meeting at 9:40 a.m. with prayer. He noted that the annual review of our finances by Shore Tax Service has been completed with a good report. He also


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thanked Mel, Maggie, Joan, and Dick for their work on the 2020 church budget. Next, Ken reported that the trailer occupying the premises for some time was owned by a church member and has been removed. Finally, he informed the members that the propane tank ownership needed to be clarified (vendor or LCOS) for keeping the church property inven-tory correct. \ Reports: Financial Secretary – Dick reviewed the September income and attendance figures. Several items were discussed, notably receipts for building use by outside organizations. Dick not-ed that he, Susan, and Mel are recording all amounts to more clearly depict income re-ceived from all users. Treasurer – Mel presented September’s data, noting that cumulative operating income and expense totals at 3/4 through this year are only $401 apart, signifying continuance of a very good budget year. Discussions included review of Designated balances and funding status for the new Clavinova now planned for completion at the end of November. Endowment Committee – Anne reported a current balance of $25,655.43 in the fund. Sand Dollars – Claire reported a balance of $2,932.64 at the end of September. An addi-tional $3,000 is expected from results of the Mah Jong fund-raising event. ESL – Joan reported her work with ESL treasurer which has resulted in an acceptable finan-cial report of operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. A net income of $14,694.23 was the result for the year. Unfinished Business: Balance Sheet – Joan reported success in defining remaining elements and will produce a 2019 fiscal year report in January. Facilities Use Policy – Ken and Mel reported that several items of information requested by Kathi Payne had been sent forward. Several members of the Board of Finance will assist in developing remaining items at a 9:30 am meeting on October 23. 2020 Budget – The Board reviewed and discussed income and expense levels for next year’s budget and completed the report to be forwarded to this month’s Council for ap-proval. The resulting “Council Proposed” document will be copied and available in the nar-thex for all LCOS members in advance of the congregational approval at the November 10 meeting. New Business: Request for Fund Raiser – from ESL for a dine and donate meal at the Fork and Flask res-taurant on 10-13 was approved by the Board of Finance to be forwarded to Council. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. with prayer. Next Meeting: November 6

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Financial Secretary’s Report: Submitted by Dick Steinke  General Funds   $32,094.86 Designated Funds          24,133.89 Memorial Funds Monthly Total    $32,094.89   Attendance for Month 8 am 474; Attendance for Month for 11:15 am 352; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (Women) 14 ; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (MBS) 48; Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study 28; Children 0; Total Attendance for Worship 826; Total Attendance for Education 90; Total Church Attendance for Month 916. Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Mel Ettinger Cash Status for September, 2019 Savings $ 64,035 Checking $ 47,282 Total Cash$ 111,317 Less Designated Funds$ 90, 986 Memorial Funds$ 175 Total Restricted Funds$ 90, 761 Unrestricted Cash$ 20,556 Fund Raising Ken Dietel made a motion that the Council retroactively approve a request for a fund raising activity from ESL for a “Dine and Donate” fund raiser at the Fork ‘n Flask restaurant for genera operations. Donna Egolf seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. The event was held on October 13th. The Board of Finance had approved the event, but we did not have a Council meeting in time to have Council’s approval. The Mah Jong tournament was very successful, earning over $4,000, The fund for the Clavinova has earned about $9,700.00. Unfinished Business An update on roof repairs has been completed. Ken Dietel made the motion Council approve the2020 proposed budget, as amended, and pre-sent it to the congregation for final approval. Joe Parkinson second the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

The abandoned trailer in the LCOS parking lot has been removed. Kathi Payne announced new chairs have been purchased by Board of Congregational Life. They are already set up in Fellowship Hall. New Business An individual requesting to be an Associate Member and has requested to receive a security fob. After much discussion, Kathi Payne made the motion and it was seconded by Joe Peterson that this individu-al was welcome to become an Associate Member but would not at this time receive a security fob. The majority voted in favor of the motion. One member abstained from voting. Motion carried. Pas-tor John will talk with this individual. Ken Dietel made a motion that LCOS vote to approve Resolution 9-05, “To amend the constitution to address Individual Membership and Advisory Representation”, that was passed at the 2019 convention of LCMS. The motion was seconded by Joe Parkinson. All were in favor. Motion carried. If approved by the congregations within LCMS, this will amend the Synod Constitution, Article XV. An appeal has been presented by a member of our church requesting financial assistance for a family in need. Ken Dietel made the motion to approve this request with the caveat that any monies donated by the congregation go directly to the family and not through our church. Joe Parkinson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. A member of this family was in an accident and is para-lyzed from the neck down. Important Dates October 27, 2019 – Reformation Sunday. Please wear “RED”. November 3, 2019 – All Saints Sunday. November 10, 2019 – Annual Congregational Meeting. Pastor John Grieg and family visiting. November 24, 2019 – LCOS Congregational Thanksgiving Dinner – Ticket will be issued to know how many will be attending. There will be no charge for ticket. November 28, 29. 2019 – Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and day after, Adjournment and Closing Prayer A motion was made by Kathi Payne and seconded by Joe Parkinson to adjourn meeting. All were in favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm. The meeting was closed with The Lord’s Prayer. Respectively Yours, Shirley Fleegle Recording Secretary The next Council meeting will be November 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Out Statement of Mission

Lutheran Church of Our Savior’s principal mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with ALL people and to equip them to adopt it as their life’s model. We accomplish this through worship, study, community outreach and service, thereby providing a pathway for living out God’s love in

Our Vision Statement

Lutheran Church of Our Savior will be viewed as a welcoming, affirming, caring and forgiving con-gregation and the embodiment of the Creator’s love for ALL people. This Church will be a place where the Gospel is not only proclaimed, but practiced every day by every member.

Our Goal Statement

“Every member of LCOS will e committed to expanding our ministry in reaching out to our diverse

neighbors.”

Those Who Serve November 2019

Worship Assistants

Nov. 3 8:00 Lou Jones & Bob Fellows

11:15 Bruce & Donna Egolf

Nov. 10 8:00 Pat Campbell-White & Marsha Burd

11:15 Lou Jones & Marcia Pokoyski

Nov. 17 8:00 Bob Fellows & Beverly Tridente

11:15 Mel Ettinger & Marcia Pokoyski

Nov. 24 8:00 Lou Jones & Art Payne

11:15 Ed Kovacs & Don Moore

Readers

Nov. 3 8:00 Darlene Smith

11:15 Donna Egolf

Nov. 10 8:00 Meldene Gruber

11:15 Sunday School

Nov. 17 8:00 Lou Jones

11:15 Patricia Horwat

Nov. 24 8:00 Art Payne

11:15 Lois Shoemaker

Ushers

Nov. 3 8:00 Merv & Shirley Nester

11:15 Marcia Pokoyski & Bill Ettinger

Nov. 10 8:00 George & Florence Kruer

11:15 Georgette Smith & Donna Egolf

Nov. 17 8:00 Bill Noweck & Phyllis Parker

11:15 Andy & Beckie Mollura

Nov. 24 8:00 Hester Chinchar & Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Sam & Terry Flores

For Our Prayers—November 2019

Surgery, Treatment & Recovery Debbi Combs (daughter of Roger & Judi Stark) Jana D’Elia Heather Desto (Bob & Darlene Smith’s daughter) Jim DiCarlo (friend of Elaine Golden) Randy Egolf (brother of Bruce Egolf) Gene Dubus (cousin of Darlene Smith) Brett Edwards-Lobo (friend of Elain Golden) Keith Emery (nephew of Bill & Nancy Emery) Deloris Frederick Hazel Gillespie Jimmy Gorley (cousin of Bertha Scott) Rosanne Hastings (friend of Marcella Heck Caiti Henson (friend of Elain Golden) Torrence Johnson (Herman & Jackie’s son) Taylor Keen (friend of Patti & Bill Brown) Ernest Martin (friend of Bertha Scott) Elizabeth Meeks Mary Beth Merolla James Mount IV (friend of the Steinle’s) Jo Morgan (friends of Betty & Bernie Harvilla) Kirk Moyer (friends of the Grillo’s) Signe Murray Renee Mutschler (friend of Marcella Heck) Howard Rice (friend of Bob & Phyllis Murray) Donna Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s sister) Larry Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s brother-in-law) Fred & Shirley Shirk (friends of the Nester’s) Jim Smith (friend of Bill & Patti Brown)

Joel Smith (brother of Dave Smith) Luke Stanley (Mel & Bill Ettinger’s grandson) Rachel Stanley (Mel & Bill Ettinger’s daughter) Jim Wallace Joe Zatorski (Hazel Gillespie’s Brother in law) Cancer

Melissa (niece of Elmer Brown) Kelly Barnett (niece of Marilyn & Bob Davis) Richard Billger (son of Joe Billger) Ava Blaser (relative of Carol Johnson) Janet Foltz (friend of Judy & Paul Griffith) Bill Geppert (Norma Geppert’s husband) Joellen Groner (Donna Egolf’s sister) Brenda Sue Henson (friend of Elaine Golden) Linwood Johnson (friend of Mrs. MacCrory) Candy Muldowney (twin sister of Cindy McClain) Donald Oakley (Darlene Smith’s brother) Mary Ann Ridge (Marcella Heck’s friend) Matthew Schmale, Sr. (Marcella Heck’s son in law) Jill Tjossem (friend of Elaine Golden) John Ulicny (friend of Pat Campbell-White)

Armed Forces

Ryan Botts

Taylor Botts

Karen Crocker

Jeffrey Fleegle

Jacob Hayes

Ben Johnson

Cody Johnson

Brad Leary

David J. McGowan

Shut Ins

Ron Johnson

Carole Garwood

Judy Barton

Nancy Friedl

Herb Dutt

Caroline Richter

Gail Callaway

Lon Callaway

John O’Loughlin

Pat O’Loughlin

Marian Spayd

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